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    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    Cazmo, that's an amazing side effect with the smoking. I'm down 3lbs this week - bringing me to a total of 1/2st in 2 weeks. I doubt that speed will continue for much longer but it's nice to have an encouraging whoosh at the beginning. It's been really great - able to go to BBQ's and have...
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    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    Thanks for getting back to me Theconstantslimmer and well done on your 2lbs loss! Since I posted that I seem to have evened out to about 1400-1700 cals per day which feels more sustainable, it was worrying me before so I wasn't enjoying the way of eating. And yes I meant starvation mode as...
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    Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Band

    Hello, Well done on all your loses! Just been wondering. I have listened to the HGB at the start of the week. I'm still putting everything I eat into My Fitness Pal just out of curiosity and I seem to be at 700-1000cal a day before exercise. Is that normal? I thought that below 1200 wasn't...
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    Slow and steady like the turtle not the hare - progress photos

    Heres last Fridays pictures. am at 13st 9 in these (191) have been going to the gym like a good girl but met my friend for lunch at cafe rouge.....oh dear 1488 kcal for a steak baguette...HOW?? but it was good so eat, enjoy, don't do that too often and will be ok, not sure how my w/i will be...
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    Slow and steady like the turtle not the hare - progress photos

    thanks River1275, Wannabe Weeney and Flutterby :) this week down 0.5lb, not a lot but still a loss so not complaining and waist, hip and bust all down half an inch since new year. was a 33inch waist in November so aim is to get back there - at 34.5 now so 1.5 to go - just got to keep at the...
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    The Road Less Travelled

    irish coffee Hi Lynn, just thought i'd give you some irish coffee hope. I used to work in a bar and make them all the time for people. You'll be happy to know it's not the sugar that makes it float, it's making the cream lighter then the coffee by adding a magic ingredient...Air. You need...
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    Slow and steady like the turtle not the hare - progress photos

    That sounds good :) well done.
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    Slow and steady like the turtle not the hare - progress photos

    Thanks Jim, I don't think mine is coming off as quick as yours but it's coming off again at least. hope your back to normal again soon. A x
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    Slow and steady like the turtle not the hare - progress photos

    Happy new year :) Thanks twingirl, that's the plan anyway. this is the post i've been dreading the most...the post christmas write up. My christmas plan to maintain didn't go as well as planned, needless to say the festivities (and the several tins of chocolates that we're freely avaliable...
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    Suggestions for things to hold

    Hi, There is a place called lavenders of london in isleworth that sell a good range of faux flowers etc that's well worth a visit. Just a thought, the bridesmaids could have a feather bouquets or lace fans to carry. Good luck, your looking stunning btw :)
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    Slow and steady like the turtle not the hare - progress photos

    Thanks guys. Sorry no update for the last few weeks, not that there'd be much difference for the past 2 weeks anyway. My off diet times have finally caught up with me and put on 0.5lbs last week (also totm to blame a little me thinks) and this week sts. not too bad really considering, tis...
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    Fat person trapped in a thin body :)

    Lynn, Amazing before and afters. You look brilliant :) you can see on your face you feel awesome too. Well done!
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    Slow and steady like the turtle not the hare - progress photos

    hello, Thanks for the encouragements....it's really appreciated. Not updated for 2 weeks due to being away for work. Been a bit of a funny one with no gym and being catered for. Of course the food was cheap and quick food for the masses - pasta, rice, bread to fill you up then a bit of...
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    Before and after

    That's really great about the trousers and shirts, Well done :)
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    Slow and steady like the turtle not the hare - progress photos

    Thanks Jim :) Here's this weeks update Whoop, finally managed to work out how to actually attach pictures not as an attachments :) This week I lost 3lbs and managed to get some new jeans (now size 16-see photo) and no muffin top either- comfy:) Measurements bust: was 46" now 42" (-4")...
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    Slow and steady like the turtle not the hare - progress photos

    Thanks super_skinny_me, Rumbly-tums and Holliekin. Still a bit to go but i'm getting there :) Hope your all well and keeping inspired....was offered a big bit of cake and lots of chocolate today but i thought of how far i'd come and minimins (reading everyones stories and seeing the photos)...
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    Slow and steady like the turtle not the hare - progress photos

    update Thanks Jim and Flutterby :) Well Friday is my weigh in day and lost another 2lbs this week :) Didn't managed to get to the gym at all (whoops) cause I've had a cold :sick: and been working late/away - will have to sort that out tomorrow morning now I'm healthy again. But was very...
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    Before and after

    Well done Tim13, The pictures are really great, you must be feeling really good about it :)
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    Slow and steady like the turtle not the hare - progress photos

    Thanks, Catcrazy, be sure to take the photos even if your the only one who ever sees them, there a real motivator when it's getting tough. Lynn your right about lowering carbs forcing you to cut out the processed food - have not had a biscuit or a packet of crisps for months but happy I'm...
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    Slow and steady like the turtle not the hare - progress photos

    Hi, I've been reading the boards for a while and it's kept me going so thought I'd post these to maybe help keep someone else going :) I saw a picture of myself in the background in August and if i hadn't seen my face then I wouldn't have recognised myself. So I decided to do something about...
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    Living With Parents - Help!?

    Hi, I'm currently living at home and trying to loose weight. I was 15 1/2 st when i was at college doing AS and then did the no snacking, had smaller plate and walked where ever possible and was just under 14st when i went to uni. Whilst at uni i worked a lot and didn't have much money for...
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    Before and now (still a long way to go)

    Hi Gonnagetslim, I saw this thread after you'd taken down your photos - don't get too dishartened that not many comments to views. I come on here most days and read the boards for a bit of inspiration but am a bit shy about posting still, but everytime I see a great before and after/someone...
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    Giving Blood - Advice Please

    I'm sure you'll be fine. Mine are normally around the 5min/5 1/2min mark but this time it was 4mins 24. also found that i didn't get any effects from drop in blood sugar so felt great after not tired as blood sugar is pretty stable on a no sugar diet like this :) Good luck
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    Giving Blood - Advice Please

    Hi, I've been dukanning for just over a month and gave blood last weeks with no problems, I've been a regular blood doner for a few years and don't normally have problems. Just made sure I ate about an hour before hand, took a big bottle of water with me - they reckon a pint out and a pint in...
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    My before/during/current pictures

    Well done Ian, I'm new to the site and am inspired reading your journey, especially as my goal when I get to target is to do a parachute jump :)
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    A message for all new members

    Hi all, still finding my way round the forums at the mo but getting there. Did you know that to skydive you have to be the right weight for your height? Well there a solid goal to aim for :) that's what I've decided i want to do for my 25th in 18 months time :) I've never been below 13st...
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    new and just starting sw

    Hi, I'm new too :) I've been reading for a while and finally decided to join up. Want to lost about 2 1/2 st so have a way to go but not feeling like it's impossible after reading lots of posts on here :)
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